Is your family bugged
by roaches? You're not alone. Although people may think roaches
like dirty places, even the cleanest homes can have them.

Roaches are one of the most
common household pests. Once they move into your home, they multiply
quickly. That makes them even harder to control.

When roaches are around, most
people reach for the roach spray right away. These sprays contain
poisons called pesticides because they kill or drive away pests
like roaches. But pesticides may be harmful if they are used the
wrong way. Your family can do a lot of things to control roaches
before you need to use a pesticide. Use this Web site and complete
the activities to learn what kids and adults can do.

The average roach is about
1/2 inch to 2 inches long. But, the biggest ones can grow as long
as six inches and have a wingspan of over a foot! Fortunately, Unless
you live in warmer climates, you wont find these monsters
in your home.